Finding a genuine souvenir from Dubai is no easy task. Most objects that caught our attention were either made elsewhere in the world or ones we already owned from previous travels to the Middle East. We purchased a selection of Al Nassma Camel Milk chocolates but they wouldn’t have a permanent place in our travel [...]

A leisurely stroll down a supermarket aisle may not be on everyone’s travel agenda. Unless a necessity arises or you need to purchase an urgent item, you are likely to forego this mundane activity for a more exciting shopping spree. But a trip to the supermarket can offer a glimpse into every day life. Bubble [...]

We arrive by taxi, a good half an hour prior to our booking for the Indulgent Afternoon Tea at Burj Al Arab’s Skybar lounge in Dubai. The small crowd gathered outside the security gate wears a look of disappointment. Unless one is a hotel guest or has a written confirmation for afternoon tea or a [...]

Milestones are meant to be celebrated. Whether they come in the form of an Indulgent Afternoon Tea at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel to celebrate a special anniversary, or this tribute post to commemorate the 100th article on Gourmantic, reaching a round number is cause to pop the Champagne and toast the occasion. At Burj [...]

Strolling past the Arabic Souk section in the Mall of the Emirates, the rich dark colours of a central stand caught my eye. Al Nassma, the world’s first quality camel milk chocolate was on display behind the sparkle of a long glass counter. I had heard of the world’s first camel milk chocolate before my [...]

The view from the hotel’s balcony was too much to bear. The beach called out loud and clear, its calm azure waters beckoning, the glow of its fine white sand inviting languid footsteps. Luxury boats dotted the water while others anchored in the glittering marina. The resort could have easily been somewhere in the Pacific [...]

I wanted to taste McArabia. There. I’ve confessed it. I also admit that I’m not a fan of fast food. As odd as it felt to have it as an item to tick off my culinary to-do list in Dubai, I was curious and  adamant to try McDonald’s contribution to the Arab world. Would it [...]